For alluvial soil, the normal scour depth can be calculated by ___________ formula.

For alluvial soil, the normal scour depth can be calculated by ___________ formula. Correct Answer Lacey’s formula

For alluvial soil mostly met with in North Indian Rivers, the normal scour depth can be calculated by Lacey’s formula: RL = 1.35(q2/f)1/3.
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